Program Applications Specialist

Summary

This position is in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) Health Administrative Service. The primary purpose of the Program Applications Specialist (PAS) is to ensure the business processes are in place to support the implementation of new and updated information technology systems.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Thorough knowledge of information security principles and methods.
• Integrate new and emerging information technology within the business unit.
• Provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on integration issues.
• Ability to relay new workflow process integrated with suggested software solutions to alleviate short term software deficiencies.
• Knowledge of appropriate Veteran Affairs policies, Veteran Affairs directives, operating procedures, information flow and of prevailing automated practices in government agencies and/or the private sector sufficient to ensure application are consistent with the current and planned infrastructure and data environments currently used at the supported Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
• Communicate a clear, logical and concise explanation of information, both orally and in written format.
• Extensive knowledge of service software required in training employees, identifying inconsistencies, computer software feasible use in meeting management objectives and modifying current programs to meet future needs.
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Telework: This position may be authorized for AD-HOC telework.
• Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Position Description/PD#: Program Applications Specialist/PD11567A

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
• Other (1) Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
• If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement.
• Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
• Veterans' Preference: For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets – Veterans – Job Seekers – Veterans' Preference.